Housekeeper Custodian

Sweet Briar College•Sweet Briar, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the beautification of the campus. The Housekeeping position will interact with students, employees and guests and will need to have a keen customer service acumen. This position is integral to the success of the college. Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings. Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses. The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing. When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One or more years of housekeeping or related experience
Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment
Requires general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals
Comprehensive, working knowledge of housekeeping methods and procedures, materials, tools and equipment
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Must be well organized and able to prioritize work

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Cleaning dorm rooms, classrooms, hallways, elevators, lobbies, stairwells, kitchens, offices, locker rooms, and other specific areas depending on building assigned
Vacuuming floors, chair rails, base, ceiling vents, upholstered furniture, window blinds, etc.
Mopping VCT tile floors, hardwood floors, tile floors, marble floors, and stairwells
Cleaning and restocking bathrooms
Cleaning and restocking kitchens. Including outside and inside of stoves, microwaves, and refrigerator
Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles, taking trash and recycling to outside bins
Clean whiteboards, chalkboards, and smart-boards
Report any needed repairs immediately to Physical Plant or supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, clogged toilets or sinks, light bulbs that are out, etc.)
Wash interior and exterior windows, glass doors, and mirrors
Cleaning ceiling fans and lights, keeping them bug free
Keeping inventory of supplies and paper products needed without over or under stocking. Maintain all supplies and cleaning equipment in clean, working, and orderly fashion with labels on all chemicals.
Clean interior wall when needed
Must handle various cleaning solvents and chemicals in the correct way set forth by supervisor, OSHA regulations, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
Work effectively as part of a team of housekeepers
Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments
Carpet restorative care
Fill in for absent housekeepers
Move heavy furniture, supplies, and different equipment when needed
Adjust, clean and maintain specialty equipment including floor scrubbers, carpet cleaning machine, etc.
Able to climb and use 6’ and 8’ ladders
Complete work orders assigned by supervisor in a timely manner
Removal of mold and mildew when required
Set up tables, chairs, canopies, etc and assist with campus events as needed
Tear down any equipment, furniture, etc.after campus events as needed
Willingness to learn mechanical operation of housekeeping equipment